Career Pathways in Psychology Psi Chi 2018-19

EXPERIMENTAL VS. CLINICAL Focuses on the scientific method to create, conduct, and analyze experiments. Research-Based Data Publications Clinical The application of concepts learned in research. More interactive Diagnosis

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Clinical Psychologist Psychiatrist Description: analyze, identify, treat, and prevent mental disorders Job Responsibilities: Help their clients identify, understand and resolve both common and more serious mental disorders Psychiatrist Description: very similar to a clinical psychologist, though they are in charge of treating disorders. (Prescribe medication)

CHILD | DEVELOPMENTAL | SCHOOL Child Psychologist: in charge of studying, analyzing, and diagnosing social and emotional development of children Developmental Psychologist: aim to study and understand human social and emotional growth over time. School Psychologist: work with students, parents and teachers to enhance the learning development of children--Our guests will go into further detail!!

COGNITIVE | NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Cognitive Psychology: investigates the mechanisms behind thought Study sensation, perception, processing, retrieval, learning, etc. Specialize in memory, language, attention, problem-solving, disabilities Work in universities, research centers, rehabilitation, hospitals Neuropsychology: focuses on the brain & nervous system’s structures and functions Study influence on cognition and behaviors, impact of illness or injury Work in universities, research centers, & clinical settings (assessments & diagnoses, collaboration with doctors/surgeons)

SOCIAL | HEALTH Social Psychology: understand how social influences impact human behavior Impact feelings, behavior, and thoughts in group settings Specialize in social perception, social interaction, attitudes, aggression, communication, prejudice, interpersonal relationships, etc. Primarily work in universities, research centers Health Psychology: how behavior, biology, and social context influence illness & health Doctors look at biological part of disease, but health psychologists go beyond that to focus on the whole person & how different aspects influence their health Work in clinical settings in collaboration with medical professionals; conduct research

INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH Industrial/Organizational Psychology: study workplace behavior & discover the best ways to apply their learnings Screen and assess candidates for particular jobs, develop training programs, work on increasing productivity Improve effectiveness, efficiency, motivation, job satisfaction, and employee retention Work in corporate work settings, business & industry, community and non-profit organizations, hospitals

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